Best Lisacorduff Podcasts (2024)

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CwL Ep 159 - A story about an expensive mistake 13:20

6M ago13:20

13:20

Having been in business for over a decade, Lisa has made some wonderful investment decisions and some disastrous ones. This is a story about a very expensive investment that ended up costing her more than just money. Of course, lessons were learnt, they always are, but this one hurt! The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Wo…

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CwL Ep160 - A story about goodbyes 10:42

6M ago10:42

10:42

Remember the times when you went through the gates at customs and you knew you weren’t going to see the people you said goodbye to until you got home? This is a story about one particular goodbye that Lisa will never forget. As someone who finds goodbyes really hard, this one takes the cake! The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 A…

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CwL Ep 161 - A sliding doors story 11:16

6M ago11:16

11:16

When she was 20 years old Lisa applied to be on a brand new reality TV show and kept getting further and further through the audition process. Listen to this story about the biggest sliding doors moment of her life. Did it surprise you? The next round of What’s the Story? kicks off Tuesday 9 April! Would you like to build connection and trust with …

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CwL Ep 156 - A story about signs from the other side 12:13

6M ago12:13

12:13

When a friend called, a little frustrated that her long-awaited appointment with a medium had been hijacked by Nick (Lisa’s recently deceased husband), the message that she had from him and what immediately followed, left Lisa is no doubt that Nick was still around, in some capacity. There have been many examples of this since September 2019, when …

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CwL Ep 157 - A story from my son’s birth 14:27

6M ago14:27

14:27

Lisa didn’t get the births she wanted for her kids. The first lesson in surrendering as a mother was in the birth of her eldest son. But it was the words she heard from a midwife at the hospital as she was attempting to latch her son to her breast that changed the trajectory of her parenting journey for good. The words that she heard she’d never fo…

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CwL Ep 158 - The story of an extreme response 14:24

6M ago14:24

14:24

How is Lisa’s life ongoingly affected from the years of living with an alcoholic? Recently she had an encounter with a man that revealed that even though she was never abused physically, verbally, emotionally by her husband, there was underlying damage done over the years. This is the story of an extreme response to a very ‘normal’ situation and ho…

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CwL Ep 155 - A story of youthful regret 10:33

6M ago10:33

10:33

Enjoy this story about missed opportunities with men. From cold snowy Sweden to outback Australia - men swept in and swept out of Lisa’s life and as someone who doesn’t live with much regret - there’s two experiences she wished she pursued! Enjoy the story and if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week …

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CwL Ep 154 - A story of letting go 9:31

6M ago9:31

9:31

Enjoy this story about knowing that is too short to stay committed to things that don’t feel great. Lisa’s love for puzzles is real, so what to do when she fell out of love with a puzzle? Listen to the story to find out. And if you’re curious about joining the upcoming round of What’s the Story? Lisa’s four-week program that equips you with the ski…

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Cwl Ep 153 - A story about discomfort 12:23

6M ago12:23

12:23

It’s story-telling time on the podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing a story about a conversation I had with my kids about why the heck I’d ever choose to do public speaking. As teens and tweens entering into such a dynamic time of their life, where discomfort is unavoidable it was a brilliant conversation showing them what’s possible for us when w…

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CwL - Ep 152 - Am I profiteering from his death? 21:47

6M ago21:47

21:47

In this episode, Lisa shares the complexity around sharing the story of her former husband’s death. Not knowing when to share, what to share, and whether to share was an issue for her for a long time. You’ll hear about her journey from committing never to tell the story, to experimenting with her voice, to claiming her own story and honouring him i…

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CwL Ep 151 - The division of household labour with Samantha Sutherland 31:44

7M ago31:44

31:44

After sharing the things she likes to have done on a Sunday to set up for her week in her Instagram Stories, Lisa then posed a question about what the partners of her followers did to contribute to the setting up of the week. The response was mixed, with a handful feeling an even split in domestic duties, most with token contributions and an alarmi…

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CwL EP 150 - Creativity in action 19:47

7M ago19:47

19:47

In this third episode around transitions and creativity, Lisa shares exactly how living from a creative place is transforming how life feels. Hear about: How a few simple backyard changes have elevated how home feels. Why is she always booking tickets to events! How she’s taken a creative approach to work. What she has missed in the kitchen since t…

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CWL Ep 149 Creativity and transitions 16:43

8M ago16:43

16:43

When you’re moving through a transition, when it’s not THIS anymore, but the ‘what’s next’ isn’t clear, it’s time to get creative! In this episode, Lisa shares the role that embracing creativity has played in this period of transition. Hear about: The refreshing insights taking a creative approach has sparked Why being curious is so much more expan…

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CWL EP 148 Trusting Through transitions 22:28

8M ago22:28

22:28

Welcome back to the podcast for 2024! In this episode Lisa shares: Why she didn’t think the podcast would be back this year The importance of self-acceptance and trust through a period of transition Why there’s a time and place for formulas and why that time is absolutely not now for Lisa. How stepping outside of ‘normal life’ has given her the abi…

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Trip Rundown - The End 35:27

9M ago35:27

35:27

As 2023 comes to a close Lisa shares what she took from the year, and the trip, and will take with her into 2024. More brave choices, more being in life, more noticing the magic. Listen in and discover that this year, unlike the previous few, Lisa isn’t ‘hoping’ for a turning point. She’s had one. And life feels good. Listen to Moments + Harvest he…

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Trip rundown - Lisa's reflections 35:31

10M ago35:31

35:31

A few weeks after coming home, Lisa shares what this trip meant to her. It’s a heartfelt episode of reflections, realisations, and gratitude. You’ll hear about: The role creativity played in making her decision to go overseas The power in admitting “I don’t know” Why she’s reconsidering her role in a world obsessed with more and BETTER. The joy of …

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Trip rundown - The Packing 31:18

10M ago31:18

31:18

Lisa has returned from her overseas adventure and is answering all the most-asked questions about the trip in a series of ‘Trip Rundown’ episodes. Second up - The Packing Without doubt the journey of what to pack (and what to leave behind!) fascinated Lisa’s social media audiences. With the children taking only a carry-on size backpack and Lisa tak…

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Trip rundown - The Logistics 35:34

10M ago35:34

35:34

Lisa has returned from her overseas adventure and is answering all the most-asked questions about the trip in a series of ‘Trip Rundown’ episodes. First up - the logistics. As a self-confessed hater of all things personal admin, it wasn’t easy to book accommodation and flights, trains, ferries, and buses - but she did it! In this episode, she share…

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The Changing Education System 27:08

11M ago27:08

27:08

On her last night in Munich, Lisa sits down with her longtime friend, Tonianne, a primary school teacher and very experienced instructional leader with a lifelong passion for education. In this rapidly changing world, how do we even begin to adapt our education system to set up our kids for future success? That’s the topic of conversation in this e…

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Disaster or Adventure 32:59

12M ago32:59

32:59

After a delightful summer vacation in Greece and Croatia, it's time to pack the carry on and head back to Munich to celebrate Lisa's eldest child becoming a teenager... but sometimes life (or your dodgy airline) throws a spanner in the works and you end up in a different place (quite literally) than you'd planned. But it's how you navigate these mo…

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The Ultimate Creative Act 17:01

1y ago17:01

17:01

If you need a little inspirational pep talk, Lisa is coming in hot with the goods. Sparked by seeing two elderly women on the plane, living their best lives, Lisa explores the idea that our lives can be an act in creativity... Reminding us of the freedom and joy that can come from living our very best lives, making choices that feel playful and exp…

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Antibiotics and Anniversaries 26:37

1y ago26:37

26:37

Lisa pops in to reflect on her time in Greece. It was not necessarily the summer holiday she had envisaged when she booked the tickets, but after a little healing physically (and perhaps spiritually), it turns out (as it often does) that this mini break was exactly what she needed. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substac…

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Oh Ireland (all the healing and a life altering epiphany) 34:58

1y ago34:58

34:58

After taking some time to process her recent stay in Ireland, Lisa drops in to share the experience... from the people, to the places, to the life altering conversations... grab a box of tissues for this one. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, a…

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No rest for the wicked 28:10

1y ago28:10

28:10

Whilst in the shower, after a few quiet days of rest and reflection, Lisa hears a familiar voice in her head. 'C'mon. Get moving! You're wasting time'. Do you hear this voice? So many of us are on the hamster wheel of life, and have great difficulty slowing down to a stop. Even though we know we 'should', for some reason we just keep going around a…

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Travelling Europe on a budget with kids 39:53

1y ago39:53

39:53

One of the most common questions Lisa gets around this epic once-in-a-lifetime European adventure is... Are you doing this on a budget? And the answer is ABSOLUTELY yes. So, in this ep, Lisa breaks down how she is galivanting around Europe, with 3 kids in tow, and not breaking the bank. Is it possible to travel the world and not break the bank? You…

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Wherever you go Mum guilt follows 20:07

1y ago20:07

20:07

After traveling the globe as solo Mum, with three active kids in tow, Lisa gets a profound reminder from her daughter that shakes her up. It seems no matter where in the world you go, you can’t outrun Mum guilt. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um…

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Why did I choose these destinations? 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

One of the most asked questions Lisa has gotten whilst travelling is 'why did you chose these destinations?', so today she digs into her decision making process and what was most important to her while setting her itinerary. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with …

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Some days are icecream days 25:24

1y ago25:24

25:24

Travelling with 3 kids is not all sunshine and lollipops. And not just for the parent. There are times when decision fatigue is high and stomachs are aching with hunger, and this was one of those days. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a he…

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Scandi Socialism: Life in Norway with Maria Doyle 47:58

1y ago47:58

47:58

Norway is known for its breathtaking fjords, Northern Lights, and... a tendency towards socialism. But is life greener, where it's (pretty much literally) greener? Lisa dials in long time friend, Maria Doyle, who lives her life (and work) divided between her home on the West Coast of Australia, and with her long term partner in Oslo. And gets the l…

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Do the Swedes do it better? (with Lisa's friend, Anna) 44:52

1y ago44:52

44:52

In a country where there seems to be loads of support for families (universal healthcare, great parental leave options, heavily subsidised childcare and free education) do the mothers feel less overwhelmed? Lisa sits down with her long time friend, and Swede, Anna to find out first hand whether or not life in progressive Sweden is all it's cracked …

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Observations of life in progressive Sweden: Pt 1 (Lisa's observations) 27:41

1y ago27:41

27:41

Sweden is often painted as this idyllic progressive planet and people friendly utopia, but is that the reality? In this episode, Lisa shares her observations of life in Sweden... and whilst it is a kind of progressive wonderland it's certainly not all riding bikes and universal healthcare. Stay tuned for part 2 of Swedish observations, where Lisa c…

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A lovely afternoon on the edge of Lake Biwa 13:21

1y ago13:21

13:21

On a very hot day in Japan, Lisa and the kids escape to Lake Biwa for some respite from the heat. She reflects on how it's in the moments of simple perfection that the loss of Nick is most present. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty …

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Observations and Travel as a Creative Catalyst 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

Lisa drops in from Osaka (four days into her trip) to give us her first impressions of Japan (beyond the frightful excess of single use plastics). One of the key drivers for this trip of a lifetime with the kids, was for Lisa to find her creative spark again. But is that even going to be possible while travelling with three children? You'll have to…

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Actively grieving with on the road with Julie Zarifeh 43:26

1y ago43:26

43:26

In 2017, the unthinkable happened to Julie Zarifeh. Not only did she lose her husband to pancreatic cancer, but 16 days later her oldest son Sam (aged 27), died tragically on a rafting trip. Whilst she’d had three years to prepare for her husband John’s death, the sudden expected loss of her son hit hard. Julie knew what she had to do. Get out into…

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Leaving home 21:49

1y ago21:49

21:49

After an exhausting final run to the finish line, Lisa checks in from Brissie where she decompresses and reflects on the effects of last minute prep, pack and planning on her emotional, physical and mental state. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook| Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (u…

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Three sayings that got me over the line 11:15

1y ago11:15

11:15

Making a big decision like 'packing up your lives to go travelling for 5 months with 3 kids' is not something that most (or any) of us can do without our minds coming up with all the reasons why this might not be possible. Let's be real. Most of us entertain thoughts like these but they don't go much further than the daydreaming. In this episode, L…

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How I keep organised as a non-details person 10:13

1y ago10:13

10:13

It's no secret that Lisa is not a details person. I mean, her nickname used to be Lisa 'Chaos' Corduff. But she's taken the tools she teaches and done her best to embrace systems over the last few years. In this episode, Lisa talks us through how she, as a person usually not at all into details, has managed to pack up her life and get ready to trav…

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My packing hopes (two weeks out) 12:54

1y ago12:54

12:54

It's coming to crunch time, and Lisa (like so many of us) is not known as a 'light packer'. But this trip is different. It's not just a 10 day holiday somewhere nice. It's five months with three kids in tow... and these kids need to be able to carry their own bags. After much trial and error, Lisa's vision has been slightly amended and today she sh…

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On the Road. Why this trip? And why now? 21:48

1y ago21:48

21:48

After losing her husband in 2019, then navigating her own grief (and that of her three young children) through Melbourne's endless lockdowns, Lisa was certain 2023 would be her year. But life had other plans... some health issues with complications, business burn out and a freshly broken heart, Lisa started questioning 'Is this really it?' And, of …

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CwL Ep 147 - A breakup story 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

38:10

In this episode, Lisa shares how she is processing the breakup from her partner of four years. She talks to: The importance of creating space for grief The new family ‘breakup tradition’ that she began The value of female friendships And the importance of choosing the meaning of the events in your life. In a vulnerable and heartfelt episode, Lisa r…

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CwL Ep 146 When it’s time for a change - Worries! (Part 4) 18:25

1+ y ago18:25

18:25

In this episode Lisa shares that while she’s happy with her decision and excited about the adventure, there’s still lots of concerns that she has! In a very real and honest share, she talks to her concerns about: Getting sick of the kids! Kids (or herself!) getting sick Loathing homeschooling Running out of steam Tired kids at airports! But overall…

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CwL Ep 145 When it’s time for a change - Decision-Making (Part 3) 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

19:29

In this episode, Lisa shares how she made her big decision. The idea was there, she’d busted her limiting stories and yet - making the final decision was not easy. There’s many different ways to make decisions. Listen is as Lisa shares; The value of silence Not getting into thoughts of ‘right or wrong’ The power of knowing your non-negotiables (and…

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CwL Ep 144 When it's time for a change - The Stories (Part Two) 25:02

1+ y ago25:02

25:02

In this episode, Lisa shares honestly about all the limiting stories and beliefs she has had to work through in order to make her big idea a reality. Years ago Lisa became aware that sometimes we stay feeling stuck not for ‘real’ reasons - but because of stories we’ve told ourselves so many times that they become our truth. Listen as Lisa shares ab…

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CwL Ep 143 When it's time for a change - The Idea (Part One) 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

23:41

What happens when you know it’s time for something to change but what you want to do seems completely unreasonable? Or completely out of reach! In this episode, Lisa shares a big change that she is making in 2023 for her family and all the elements that led her to the realisation that overseas travel was what she needed. Listen in as she shares abo…

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CwL Ep 142 Harvest - Ripple Effects (Part Four) 13:57

1+ y ago13:57

13:57

Join Lisa as she takes you on a four-part journey through the creation of Harvest - her story of grief and love and the harvest she has reaped. Discovering, writing, sharing your story is a heck of a journey but then what happens when it is in the world? In this episode Lisa shares the ripple effects since she performed Harvest. Not only did the pr…

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CwL Ep 141 Harvest - Sharing the Story (Part Three) 16:51

1+ y ago16:51

16:51

Join Lisa as she takes you on a four-part journey through the creation of Harvest - her story of grief and love and the harvest she has reaped. In this episode, Lisa dives into the experience of sharing her personal story on stage. She opens up about the doubts and fears she had leading up to the moment of sharing, questioning if anyone would care …

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CwL Ep 140 Harvest - Writing the Story (Part Two) 17:29

1+ y ago17:29

17:29

Join Lisa as she takes you on a four-part journey through the creation of Harvest - her story of grief and love and the harvest she has reaped. In Part Two Lisa dives into the writing process. With a venue booked, it had to get done but it was not a process without challenge! Throw in serious procrastination, heartbreak, venue glitches, last-minute…

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CwL Ep 139 Harvest - What’s the story? (Part 1) 24:12

1+ y ago24:12

24:12

Join Lisa as she takes you on a four-part journey through the creation of Harvest - her story of grief and love and the harvest she has reaped. In Part One she delves into the art of figuring out what the story actually is. Everyone has life events that shape them, everyone has a story - but how do you find it? A former boss was instrumental in Lis…

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CwL Ep 138 IWD with Sam and Amy 41:28

1+ y ago41:28

41:28

This International Women’s Day Lisa is celebrating by sharing a frank and honest discussion with two of her favourite people. Amy Taylor-Kabbaz and Samantha Sutherland are powerhouse women creating big waves in women’s well-being circles. Amy is an Author and the founder of Mama Rising, the first Matrescence certification of its kind. She has broke…

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Ep 137 CwL Validation, Stress, Resilience - navigating the Year 7 transition 34:12

1+ y ago34:12

34:12

In today's episode, Lisa shares three things she's learned and tried whilst parenting her son through his transition to High School. Listen in for: - The one thing she has done that her son told her was 'all he needed' - The time she made a mistake attempting to snap him out of a spiral! - When too much resilience building can lead to losing your e…

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